Life… Disciplines for Expository Preparation – Part 3 3 Dec 2019 Theological Instruction in the Preparation of Sermons Preaching is a message from God; therefore, it is theology. Since theology is always present in preaching, it is “God talk.”[1] Peter exhorts…
Doctrine… The Prayer Life of the Pastor 4 Nov 20197 Nov 2019 While prayer can come in the form of one’s devotional life, it is not limited to as much. Prayer is also a lifelong action for those who are children of…
Life… The Leisure Time of the Pastor 30 Oct 20197 Nov 2019 The pastor must aim to do his best work while he is serving the Lord in his respective ministry. However, if the pastor is working so much that he has…
Doctrine… The Study Habits of the Pastor 25 Oct 20197 Nov 2019 The way a pastor studies indicates the health of his spiritual life. Therefore, it is vital for the pastor to pay close attention to these three areas of study: his…
Children's Ministry… What are the Spiritual Disciplines? 30 Sep 2019 The spiritual disciplines, as defined by Donald Whitney, are “practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ.”[1] The spiritual disciplines are found…
Life… The Pastor and Applying the Spiritual Disciplines 26 Sep 20197 Nov 2019 Donald Whitney gives his readers pertinent advice that can be applied to pastors. He encourages, “Don’t settle only for spiritual food that’s been ‘predigested’ by others.”[1] In other words, do…
Life… The Devotional Life of the Pastor 21 Sep 20197 Nov 2019 Every preacher’s spiritual formation begins with a personal pursuit of the Lord. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones recommends that a pastor safeguard his mornings. Instead of taking care of the everyday affairs…
Life… Should Pastors Address Cultural Issues in the Pulpit? 15 Jul 201923 Jul 2019 Suggestions for Engaging Culture in the Pulpit The question of addressing political and cultural issues in the pulpit can weigh a pastor down. Here are a few practical suggestions for…
Life… Top 5 Pens for Pastors 31 Jan 201931 Jan 2019 Rollerball. Ballpoint. Fountain. All of these describe the types of pens available to the pastor. Pens are an intricate part of people's lives. You need pens for specific things -…
Doctrine… An Open Apology to the Late R.C. Sproul 12 Jan 201920 Jan 2019 As a Reformed Arminian, sometimes the doctrines we believe can be misunderstood, miscommunicated, and misrepresented by those who differ. I have often made some stabbing comments toward Calvinist brothers who have…
